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Vocabulary


Extrusive rock:Igneous rock that forms from lava on earth's surface.
Intrusive rock:Igneous rock that forms when magma hardens beneath earth's surface.
Porphyritic texture:An igneous rock texture in which large crystals are scattered on a background of much smaller crystals.


Outline



  • characteristics of igneous rocks
    • origin
    • texture
    • mineral composition
  • uses of igneous rocks
    • cleaning
      • soap

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